Family Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (Outreach)

About the role

Now is YOUR chance to shape the future and be part of a team of passionate, skilled specialists as a Family Drug & Alcohol Counsellor on a permanent, part time contract (4 days per week), based at our Fremantle Office.

Uniting WA ‘Attach Program’ provides a flexible (4-to-6-month) in-home counselling service, designed to support parents who live with problematic drug and alcohol use and have children aged 0-12 years. Working as a Family Drug & Alcohol Counsellor within our Strengthening Families pathway, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting AOD therapeutic counselling and psychoeducation along with psychometric assessments
• Assessing attachment between a parent and child and developing a therapeutic plan
• Implementing clinical therapeutic interventions tailored to each client’s individual needs.
• Maintaining awareness of co-morbidities associated with mental health and AOD and competence to be able to formulate interventions.

You will have the opportunity to develop a fulfilling career and provide a positive impact the wider community.

About you

To be successful you will require:

• Outstanding interpersonal and counselling abilities, along with a high degree of reflexivity when working in a team.
• Confidence to work in an outreach environment with potential conflict or high-risk situations with clients while implementing therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge to use a manualised intervention program – Parents Under Pressure.
• Experience working with parents and a solid understanding of child protection issues, risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Knowledge of the key issues associated with parental alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, such as parenting, family and domestic violence, mental health, trauma, and ruptured attachment. 
• Sound administrative and report writing skills and ability to document case notes.

You will also need: 

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications (e.g. Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling)
• Minimum three years’ experience managing complex caseloads for clients presenting with challenging issues particularly around alcohol and other drug use. 
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel
• To successfully complete a Parents Under Pressure Accreditation, supported by Uniting WA 
• National Police Clearance (dated within the last 6 months)
• First Aid Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• Valid WA ‘C Class’ driver’s licence

Our values

We're bold and respectful, compassionate and imaginative. And we'll support you to belong and thrive. We value social and cultural diversity, and we're committed to a safe workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

What we offer:

• A dynamic, inclusive, welcoming and supportive work environment.
• 5 weeks' annual leave
• 2 days Volunteer Leave
• $100 health & wellbeing benefit
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to be part of a team that values imagination, respect, compassion, and boldness.
• Not For Profit Salary Packaging options up to $15,890.

How to apply

If you’re ready to make a difference and support our mission, click “Apply Now” through our SEEK listing, providing a covering letter addressing the competencies required for the position along with a current resume.

Shortlisting will commence immediately so don't wait!

Enquiries can be directed to [email protected]

A position description outlining further details will be available upon request.